Author: Jenny Dear

Dinner and a show? It’s Elementary!

Everyone knows I love my food, also anyone who knows me knows I love fancy dress, Ashley also is a big Sherlock Holmes fan, so when the opportunity arose for us to dress up and have dinner and a show in the theme of Sherlock Holmes “hound of the Baskervilles” Obviously we jumped at the chance. 

Tranquil Turtle

Previously the crooked Billet pub in Symonds green , the Tranquil turtle sits on the edge of Stevenage. Newly refurbished and with a completely new style and menu. 

We decided to give it a try.

Martins Pond

We decided to go somewhere out of town for Sunday lunch, Ashley booked us a table at Martins Pond in Potton End Nr Berkhamsted.

Quick and simple Pancetta wrapped Cod

In my quest to try and eat more fish I thought I might get a little more creative.

This is a very basic recipe but it works a treat as it is quick and simple. The pancetta brings a smoky flavour to the Cod, I paired with potatoes ad radish slices, Roasted vine tomatoes and Asparagus.

Cheeky post gym Wagamama

Now I am not one to go for a chain restaurant, give me a nice independent restaurant or pub and I’m all over it. Don’t get me wrong I am not against a takeaway or some pub grub but I wouldn’t normally bother blogging about it.

Japanese Pork Belly Part Two

Ok so after our trip to Wagamama I wanted to make another attempt at Japanese, even more pressure this time as now we knew what we were aiming for from our trip. 

So a second attempt at pork belly, THIS TIME WITH BUNS !!!

Japanese Pork Belly Part One

In my quest for something a bit more adventurous I am attempting Japanese style cooking for the first time, I thought I would try and meal out of the pork belly and as I was slow cooking it in stock I thought I would make good use of the left over stock and make some Ramen to accompany it.

Japanese Cooking Challenge

So me wanting to keep challenging myself to make more interesting meals Ashley requested me attempt some Japanese cooking.